I have a 1996 Goldwing with a California Escort sidecar. We are thinking about a new GTL Hannigan sidecar. Any ideas on how to price a sidecar for sale? This would include the bars that connect to the Goldwing.
I don't want to overprice and yet I don't want to underprice either.
Any information would be appreciated.
Check with the NADA or Kelly Blue book Appraisel guides for a starter.
Sidecars are a lot like Vintage sports cars in pricing. Condition, extras and market availability will affect the price. Add a bit for bells and whistles.
FYI: Champion has the Escort, California has the Friendship I and II which look the same since Champion grew out of California Sidecar and coincidently their Escort product is very similar.
Lonnie
Just my two cents worth - but take a look at what you've got into it versus what you got out of it. Compare with similar rigs offered for sale (when shopping for my rig I was in these classifieds a lot, along with hackd.com, ibmwr classifieds and at least one rally).
Items of concern to me (as a recent buyer) were:
*leading link front end [for the goldwing I imagine an offset triple-tree would be a "plus"]
*solid performance
*solid maintenance record
*reputable install w/subframe
*minimum 1000cc coupled with medium to large sized tub
*location or ability to have it checked by a trusted representative
*decent appearance
Hope that helps.
Tony
'83 R100RT w/2002 Ural
He's selling a sidecar not a complete outfit.
Understood - but it'd probably be easier to deduct the value of the tug to derive the value of the sidecar (if using other "complete outfits"); or at least, it'd be easier to find a comparable 'wing and subtract its value from what this rig cost him to set-up and arrive at a reasonable cost that way.
Guess I didn't know there are "blue book" references for sidecars alone.
Again - I'm just a newbie here, but that's how I arrived at what I considered a reasonable cost for my outfit. (Bike + add-ons + type sidecar equalled total cost.)
YMMV
Tony
Guess ya' learn something new everyday, eh?
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/Motorcycles/Retail_1996_Champion.aspx
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/Motorcycles/Retail_1996_California%20Sidecar.aspx
Thanks!
Tony
Originally written by Hack'n on 9/18/2007 2:50 PM
Check with the NADA or Kelly Blue book Appraisel guides for a starter.
Sidecars are a lot like Vintage sports cars in pricing. Condition, extras and market availability will affect the price. Add a bit for bells and whistles.FYI: Champion has the Escort, California has the Friendship I and II which look the same since Champion grew out of California Sidecar and coincidently their Escort product is very similar.
Lonnie
I'm not sure about Motorcycles and sidecars, but in automobiles, both Kelly's and NADA base their prices on Advertised Dealer Pricing, not actual retail sales.
Use thier information as a starting point, not as gospel. Likewise, when they ask for a zip code, the prices vary according to the area the car has been driven. If you're buying long distance, use the zip of the vehicle's location, not yours.
For what it's worth, my Champion Escort is a 1996 model and I bought it three years ago for $2,000 with the mounts specifically for my Wing. It has tilt but no brake. I think it was a very good deal.
Ralph
When you decide on a price be sure to list it on Craigs List, you can pic the areas and states that you think you might get a sale, you'll be surprised how many inquires you will get compared to a local news paper.
hi, you might want to think twice about buying a hannigan,i have a hannigan astro 2+2 and i just got off the phone after trying to buy a new replacement windshield(plastic) from them, i called the factory and was informed that i would have to pick it up at the factory in murray kentucky as they will not ship it because it might break in transit,i am in the transportation business and i have never seen anything that could not be shipped, from a m60 tank to a antique teapot everything is shippable if you are willing to pay the freight and packaging, as i live 1000 miles from hannigan you can see my frustration having paid 7000.00 dollars for a sidecar that is now useless to me because they don't know how to package a product, so much for taking care of your customer's,so if you live next door to their factory go for it, if not then find another brand to buy, i know i will NEVER buy another hannigan,and if you think i am mad you are right, thanks for letting me vent. mike
